South Africa's Electoral Commission has announced its decision to appeal to the Constitutional Court regarding the eligibility of former President Jacob Zuma to run in the upcoming 29 May polls. The appeal follows a ruling by the Electoral Court that deemed Zuma eligible for candidacy. The Commission is seeking clarity and an urgent decision from the Constitutional Court on this matter, highlighting the significance of the case in the context of the country's electoral process.
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is confident and proud of the IEC's work and believes that they are not venturing into the political arena. The IEC has lodged an urgent appeal to the Constitutional Court following the Electoral Court's judgment that allows Jacob Zuma to… https://t.co/VOFOvop7B9
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South Africa’s electoral commission says it has appealed to the country’s Constitutional Court to rule on whether former President Jacob Zuma can stand as a candidate in May's general elections ⤵️ https://t.co/bfu8jaVkY7
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South Africa’s electoral commission asks the Constitutional Court to provide clarity on a ruling that allows former President Jacob Zuma to run for parliament https://t.co/fFOtJvc8xz
[BREAKING NEWS] The IEC confirms it will appeal the Jacob Zuma decision at the Constitutional Court. The Electoral Court ruled the former president is eligible for candidacy in the 29 May polls. More details on #DStv403 and https://t.co/srSwp4H5Hm https://t.co/4T2ww53DHt
Jacob Zuma free to run as candidate in South African election, court rules https://t.co/xyFlddjfur
A South African court has overruled electoral authorities' decision to bar former President Jacob Zuma from running in the country's general elections next month. https://t.co/UTnlCUywpx